Digital Practice Specialist II

Perkins & Will Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins & Will Atlanta is seeking a motivated Digital Practice Specialist II to advance the studio's design technology and delivery capabilities. You will work with the Digital Practice Manager to implement strategies across multiple projects and promote adoption of new tools and workflows.

The role requires at least 3 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and readiness to obtain LEED GA within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in design technology or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related design field is required.
• LEED GA certification expected within 6 months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in Living Design preferred (LEED AP, etc.).
• Active involvement in ARE/AXP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Digital Practice Manager to develop and implement technology strategies across projects.
• Promote adoption of emerging tools, workflows, and standards firmwide.
• Lead design technology initiatives and support business development opportunities.
• Conduct training sessions and continuing education workshops.
• Deliver digital design assistance and troubleshooting for design teams.
• Manage digital quality assurance to ensure consistent modeling and usage.
• Document and share workflows, standards, and use cases across the studio.
• Participate in planning digital innovation initiatives at studio and firm levels.
• Continuously expand expertise through vendor engagement and research.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

LEED GA within 6 months

LEED AP / Living Design accreditation (preferred)

ARE/AXP involvement preferred

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Lumion

Adobe CC

Excel

Power Query

Climate Studio

Job description

Perkins&Will Atlanta is seeking a motivated and digitally fluent design professional to join the studio as a Digital Practice Specialist II. This role is part of our Digital Practice career path and is designed to cultivate future leaders in design technology. We are looking for someone who has a minimum of 3 years of requisite experience, and you’ll be integral to enhancing our studio’s digital design and delivery capabilities.

Years of Experience:

3 + years

Professional Licensure:

Preferred

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with and reports to the studio's Digital Practice Manager to develop and implement strategies across multiple projects that improve efficiency, innovation, and delivery.
• Acts as a liaison between local teams and the firmwide Digital Practice group to promote the adoption of emerging tools, technologies, workflows, and standards.
• Demonstrates leadership in design technology and contributes to the growth of new business opportunities.
• Conducts training sessions and leads continuing education workshops.
• Delivers digital design assistance and troubleshooting to design teams, empowering more efficient design and delivery processes.
• Manages digital quality assurance processes to ensure consistency and excellence in modeling and application usage across the studio’s projects.
• Documents, refines, and shares effective workflows, standards, and use cases across the studio.
• Participates in the planning and execution of digital innovation initiatives at both the studio and firm level.
• Continuously expands expertise through research, vendor engagement, and involvement in the broader design technology community.
• Ability to manage and support digital delivery across multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral, and graphic), including the ability to present to internal audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with the studio Digital Practice Manager and team members.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new design technologies and workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or with limited supervision.

Advanced Software Proficiency:

• Revit
• Visualization tools (e.g., Enscape, Lumion, Adobe CC)
• Data tools (e.g., Excel, Power Query)
• Analysis & simulation tools (e.g., Climate Studio)
• Other applications in Perkins&Will’s design technology suite

Licensure / Certifications / Education:

• 3+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you (LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation), preferred.
• Active involvement in AXP or starting the ARE Process, preferred.

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